1986 Map of Green Hills

About this map

Escanaba River State Forest covers much of this Marquette County landscape, where the upper reaches of the Escanaba River and its numerous tributaries dominate the terrain. The map documents a heavily glaciated region characterized by dense clusters of small lakes and interconnected wetlands, particularly visible around the Chain Lakes and Charley Lakes systems. This 1980s field study captures the area's transition into managed wilderness, where the remnants of former industrial activity are still legible on the land. An Old R.R. Grade cuts through the southwest portion of the quadrangle near Camp Eleven Creek, tracing a path once used for logging or mining operations. The network of unimproved roads and trails provides access to named landmarks like the Green Hills and remote water bodies such as Voelker Lake and Kidney Lake, showing the area's continued use for resource management and back-country navigation.